82: Chapter 39: Ping’an Finally Makes a Name for Himself 82: Chapter 39: Ping’an Finally Makes a Name for Himself “Senior brother…
Li Ping’an groggily opened his eyes and turned his head to look at Ningning Mu, who had gently nudged him a few times.
How long had he slept?
Li Ping’an looked around, seeing only his own master standing with his hands behind his back; the huge ‘spectator seats’ on the cloud platform were now reduced to just the piece under him.
The Heavenly Ranking Arena had already sunk back to the valley floor;
The disciples from the various peaks had long returned to their respective peaks;
Elder Yansheng and another white-haired elder stood not far away, smiling as they watched Li Ping’an.
Only then did Li Ping’an remember that he still had to prove “the magic artifact you used was refined by yourself.”
Ningning Mu quietly reminded him from the side, “Senior brother, the two elders have been waiting for quite a while.”
Li Ping’an straightened his collar, feeling refreshed after a sleep, from his Primordial Soul to his Dao Body, there was an indescribable sense of clarity.
He turned to look at Ningning Mu, who was planning to accompany him:
“Junior sister, you don’t need to come with me, today isn’t some leisurely affair.”
“I’ve heard all about it!”
Ningning Mu’s peach-blossom eyes showed a touch of annoyance, and she even displayed the Messaging Jade Talisman in her hand, huffing:
“My master said if the immortals of Kaiyun Peak bully the disciples of Caiyun Peak, I’ll just use the Jade Talisman to call them over for a quarrel.
“Can’t the inner sect competition accept a loss anymore?
Why must they persist in their accusations!
“Senior brother, don’t worry, we have reason on our side, what’s there to fear!
We from Caiyun Peak have never lost a quarrel!”
Qing Su smiled and nodded in agreement at the side.
Li Ping’an could almost see his own master’s Primordial Spirit, waving his fists and shouting “exactly” “exactly.”
He laughed wryly, “Alright then, Junior Sister, if you want to follow, follow, but Kaiyun Peak and our Caiyun Peak are both Wanyun Sect’s sites of Dao, let’s not let this minor issue cause discord.
Today, you shouldn’t say an extra word, nor use the Jade Talisman to summon anyone, I’ll handle it.”
Ningning Mu puffed up her cheeks slightly and said softly, “I’ll listen to you, I’m just worried someone might bully you.”
“Who in the sect could bully me?”
Li Ping’an walked forward with a smile, jokingly adding:
“My father, Li Dazhi.”
Qing Su glanced over.
Li Ping’an quickly added, “My master, Immortal Qing Su.”
Qing Su beamed proudly, evidently quite pleased with Li Ping’an’s self-introduction.
Ningning Mu covered her mouth with a light laugh, jumped onto a white cloud at Qing Su’s feet, and followed behind her dear master.
Li Ping’an hurried to Elder Yansheng’s side, who actively grabbed his arm, and the two of them transmitted their voices while rushing towards the Mundane Affairs Hall.
Elder Yansheng asked in a solemn voice, “Are you confident in handling today’s situation?”
“Elder, rest assured,” Li Ping’an replied with a smile in his voice transmission, “When I suppressed the disciple of Kaiyun Peak using that secret technique yesterday, I already had a plan for responding.
In fact, I’m almost afraid they won’t make a fuss.”
Elder Yansheng’s small eyes stared at Li Ping’an as he continued transmitting:
“The Sect Leader is paying attention to this matter.
Although many guests have left, a few sect leaders are still here.
With a sweep of their immortal senses, this matter cannot be concealed.
“Don’t act on your youthful impetuosity.
If you have no way to manage, I, Daoist, will cover for you.”
“I’m touched by the Elder’s kindness,” Li Ping’an replied, his brow furrowed as he asked softly:
“Could you ask a few inner sect elders to come over and seal the Mundane Affairs Hall?
To prevent those sect leaders from probing?”
“Today, I will not only hand over the initial version of the Explosive Spirit Art to the sect.”
Li Ping’an declared solemnly:
“My father pondered for three years over the artifact refining technique, and in a flash of inspiration, gained new understanding.
Today, through me, he wants to offer advice to the sect, a matter that concerns the livelihood of the Spirit Stones within our sect.”
Elder Yansheng’s gaze was filled with puzzlement.
If it were any other Foundation Establishment disciple saying this, Elder Yansheng would definitely arrange for a few stewards to help cleanse the disciple’s Dao Heart.
But this time, it was Li Ping’an speaking…
“You go slowly to the Mundane Affairs Hall.”
Elder Yansheng transmitted:
“I’ll inform the Sect Leader.
The Sect Leader’s intention was to deal with this matter in front of those powerful friends from other sects, to avoid any claims that our Wanyun Sect is unfair.
“Li Ping’an, you just go ahead and show your talents, with the Sect Leader saying so, what more doubts could you have?”
As Li Ping’an descended towards the front of the Mundane Affairs Hall, a white cloud carrying five middle-aged Daoists, three men and two women, leisurely landed inside the hall, a group of immortals hastily bowing and referring to them as “Sect Leader.”
Li Ping’an’s forehead was covered in cold sweat.
Yes, his Sect Leader did not just fail to dismiss the other sects’ leaders, but even brought them directly!
Just as Li Ping’an decided that he would rather take some scolding that day than reveal his ‘artifact production line’ and give away trade secrets,
a familiar voice transmission entered his ears, saying:
“Elder Yansheng said you’re going to present the sect with the technique to detonate magic artifacts, and mentioned it could improve the sect’s Spirit Stone business.
“Come on, in front of several sect leaders, show them the prowess of our Wanyun Sect disciples!”